2013–14 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League
# 2013–14 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League

The 2013–14 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League season (Nepali: 2013-14 शहीद स्मारक ए डिभिजन लीग), also known as the Martyrs' Memorial Red Bull 'A' Division League Football Tournament 2013–14 for sponsorship reasons, was the 41st edition of the Martyr's Memorial A-Division League since its establishment in 1954/55. A total of 13 teams competed in the league. The season began on 30 December 2013 and concluded on 1 March 2014.

Three Star Club were the defending champions. Manang Marshyangdi Club won the title for the record 7th time.

## Teams

Of the 13 participating teams, twelve remained following the 2012–13 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League. They are joined by one team promoted from the 2013 Martyr's Memorial B-Division League.

Boys Union Club were promoted from the 2013 Martyr's Memorial B-Division League. Whereas, Madhyapur Youth Association, Bansbari Football Club and Boudha Football Club were relegated to the 2014 Martyr's Memorial B-Division League.

New Road Team had to withdraw from the competition due to financial reasons and was relegated to the Martyr's Memorial B-Division League.

| Team | Location | Previous Season |
| - | - | - |
| APF Club | Kathmandu | 12th |
| Boys Union Club | Kathmandu | 1st (2013 B-Division) |
| Himalayan Sherpa Club | Kathmandu | 10th |
| Machhindra Football Club | Kathmandu | 6th |
| Manang Marshyangdi Club | Kathmandu | 2nd |
| Nepal Army Club | Kathmandu | 3rd |
| Nepal Police Club | Kathmandu | 7th |
| Ranipokhari Corner Team | Kathmandu | 8th |
| Sankata Club | Kathmandu | 11th |
| Saraswoti Youth Club | Kathmandu | 9th |
| Friends Club | Lalitpur | 4th |
| Jawalakhel Youth Club | Lalitpur | 13th |
| Three Star Club | Lalitpur | 1st |

## League table

| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1 | Manang Marshyangdi Club | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 5 | +18 | 26 | Qualification for Super League |
| 2 | Three Star Club | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 11 | +8 | 24 | Qualification for Super League |
| 3 | Nepal Police Club | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 8 | +14 | 22 | Qualification for Super League |
| 4 | Sankata Club | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 6 | +9 | 22 | Qualification for Super League |
| 5 | Machhindra Football Club | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 10 | +6 | 19 | Qualification for Super League |
| 6 | APF Club | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 19 | −2 | 18 | Qualification for Super League |
| 7 | Himalayan Sherpa Club | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | |
| 8 | Friends Club | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 14 | −1 | 15 | |
| 9 | Saraswoti Youth Club | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | −4 | 15 | |
| 10 | Nepal Army Club | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 11 | +1 | 13 | |
| 11 | Jawalakhel Youth Club | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 20 | −11 | 13 | |
| 12 | Ranipokhari Corner Team (R) | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 24 | −14 | 4 | Relegation to 2016 Martyr's Memorial B-Division League |
| 13 | Boys Union Club (R) | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 32 | −24 | 4 | Relegation to 2016 Martyr's Memorial B-Division League |

* ↑ Ranipokhari Corner Team were deducted 3 points for not participating in the 2013 Ncell Cup.

## Super League

The points from the first round were added to the table for the Super League.

| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1 | Manang Marshyangdi Club (C) | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 13 | +18 | 35 | 2014 AFC President's Cup |
| 2 | Machhindra Football Club | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 12 | +14 | 34 | |
| 3 | Three Star Club | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 15 | +9 | 32 | |
| 4 | Nepal Police Club | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 14 | +11 | 26 | |
| 5 | Sankata Club | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 13 | +4 | 24 | |
| 6 | APF Club | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 24 | 27 | −3 | 22 | |

## Top scorers

Accurate as of July 2014.

| Rank | Player | Club | Goals | Penalties |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 1 | Karna Limbu | Machhindra Football Club | 11 | 1 |
| 2 | Santosh Sahukhala | Three Star Club | 9 | 2 |
| 3 | Yona Elias | Manang Marshyangdi Club | 9 | 0 |
| 4 | Anil Gurung | Manang Marshyangdi Club | 7 | 2 |
| 5 | Bhola Silwal | Nepal Police Club | 7 | 1 |
| 6 | Dipak Rai | Manang Marshyangdi Club | 7 | 0 |
| 7 | Afeez Oladipo | Sankata Club | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | Bharat Shah | Nepal Police Club | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | Pius Henry | Saraswoti Youth Club | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | Segun Akinade | Himalayan Sherpa Club | 6 | 0 |
| 8 | Jumanu Rai | Nepal Police Club | 5 | 1 |
| 9 | Ganesh Lawati | Nepal Armed Police Force | 5 | 0 |
| 9 | Leonce Dodoz | Three Star Club | 5 | 0 |
| 9 | Martins Kayode | Friends Club | 5 | 0 |
| 9 | Rajendra Rawal | Nepal Armed Police Force | 5 | 0 |

## Awards

| | Player | Club |
| - | - | - |
| Best Coach | Hari Om Shrestha | Manang Marshyangdi Club |
| Best Goalkeeper | Bishal Shrestha | Manang Marshyangdi Club |
| Best Defender | Hem Gurung | Machhindra Football Club |
| Best Midfielder | Sushil KC | Machhindra Football Club |
| Best Striker | Karna Limbu | Machhindra Football Club |
